Clearing cmos settings – Dell Inspiron 530s (Mid 2007) User Manual
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Appendix
Clearing CMOS Settings
CAUTION:
Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the
safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide.
1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 103.
NOTE:
The computer must be disconnected from the electrical outlet to clear
the CMOS setting.
2 Remove the computer cover (see "Removing the Computer Cover" on
3 Reset the current CMOS settings:
a
Locate the 3-pin CMOS jumper (CLEAR CMOS) on the system
board based on your computer model:
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b
Remove the jumper plug from the CMOS jumper (CLEAR CMOS)
pins 2 and 3.
c
Place the jumper plug on the CMOS jumper (CLEAR CMOS) pins 1
and 2 and wait approximately five seconds.
d
Remove the jumper plug and replace it on the CMOS jumper
(CLEAR CMOS) pins 2 and 3.
4 Replace the computer cover (see "Replacing the Computer Cover" on page 174).
NOTICE:
To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network port or
device and then plug it into the computer.
5 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on.
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